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We cooperate as an association to advance the practice of sculpture and the reputation and appreciation of sculpture and sculptors in the community. This is regardless of whether or not we make a living from sculpture and regardless of our preferred style or medium. To this end we support artists’ moral rights, we advocate a professional attitude to the production and presentation of work and encourage the artistic and intellectual stimulation of interaction amongst artists of all persuasions.

From the President

Hi All,

We used to say "Let the buyer beware" Now we have to say " let the seller beware " especially when it comes to the internet. Just recently I have been asked by some of our members about some emails they heave received. It is so exciting to get an email from UK as Elnaz Nourizadeh did. A gentleman asking to buy a sculpture for his wife. It was all going well until Shipping was discussed and transfers of money etc. Elnaz started to smell a rat and contacted me to ask me to warn other sculptors.. Having had a few other similar enquiries I was able to agree with her that it was a scam. So disappointing but better not to be sucked in.

"I hope you never have same experience but if you receive something like this please be aware and don’t waste your valuable creative time on these kind of people."- Elnaz

The following is an example of an email that some of you may receive:

----- Forwarded Message ----

Subject:: Order Inquiry

Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2017 10:56:12 +0100

From: PHILIP Gary

Reply-To: g.philip.gary@gmail.com

To: undisclosed-recipients: <>

--

Hello,

I am inquiring about your artwork sale in your gallery, if you can ship internationally to Europe and accept Electronically Visa and Master Card Number/Expiry date/Cvv as payment. Let me know so that i can communicate with you on the artworks that interest me so that we can proceed and let me have your updated web link to your gallery.

I will be looking forward to hear from you.

Sincerely

PHILIP Gary

Usually they will ask you to pay for shipping, They will say they will pay by credit card and often the email address is strange and the email has many spelling or grammatical errors.
The main thing to remember is not to part with any money or give away any bank details. Payment should be made before you part with your precious work.

As Elnaz said

There will be the occasional genuine buyer so don’t miss out. If possible try to speak with them and confirm all details.

Meridian Sculpture Foundry

Interstate Sculpture Groups

Dalchem

A Specialist Supplier for all your modelling, casting and moulding needs.Call Edward or Darren on 9553 7040 or drop in to 141 Herald Street, Cheltenham for friendly service and advice. Or purchase online atwww.dalchem.com.au

Bulleen Art And Garden

has a continuous program of both exhibitions and workshops. They cover ceramic sculpture, puppet masks, basketry, mosaics, limestone sculpture and more. To check out the program visit http://gallery.baag.com.au/?page_id=83

We tend to feature sculpture & 3-D work, but are interested in different ideas. We take a third commission on sales, but don’t charge a rental fee. For more information or to let me know your ideas email meredith@baag.com.au or www.gallery.baag.com.au

Donations Gifts and Sponsorship Required

The ASV has a Public Fund for collecting Gifts and Donations. Anything over $5.00 is Tax Deductible as we have DRG (Deductible Gift Recipient) status with the tax office. Donations can be applied for example to administrative costs (running exhibitions) and/or to Prizes. Members, their Families, Friends, Business Colleagues and the Community in general are invited to seek more information as to how they can help the ASV. Major donations $500+ for our exhibitions are especially necessary and by discussion with the Committee may have naming rights attached to the gift.

Sponsorship is also welcome and can be acknowledged in many ways.

Donations can be sent to the Treasurer of the ASV, 56 Lucerne Cres., Alphington Vic. 3078